Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jackson Blake scored a power-play goal with 9:17 remaining to give Carolina the lead, and Jack Roslovic scored twice as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night.

Dmitry Orlov and Sebastian Aho also scored in Carolina’s four-goal third period. Dustin Tokarski had 21 saves to help the Hurricanes forge a split of the home-and-home on consecutive nights.

Paul Cotter and Ondrej Palat scored for the Devils, who snapped a three-game winning streak. Jake Allen stopped 37 shots, but has gone more than a month without a victory.

Carolina’s Rod Brind’Amour became the fastest coach to 300 wins in NHL history. It was the Hurricanes’ 488th game under Brind’Amour, who reached that mark in eight fewer games that Bruce Boudreau.

New Jersey won 4-2 on Friday night at home.

Devils: They were in range of notching a season-high four-game winning streak before the Hurricanes racked up three goals in about 11 minutes. New Jersey allowed a total of two goals in its three previous games.

Hurricanes: They didn’t score until their 30th shot of the game on Orlov’s blast from the right circle with 30 seconds left in the second period. Defenseman Ty Smith made his Carolina debut against his former team with Shayne Gostisbehere out for the first time this season with an upper-body injury.

New Jersey’s Timo Meier was called for a five-minute major and game misconduct after a center-ice hit on Hurricanes scoring leader Martin Necas (14 goals, 30 assists). Carolina took the lead on the ensuing power play.

The teams split four meetings this season. The first three results came by 4-2 scores.

Devils play at Anaheim on Tuesday, and Hurricanes visit Columbus.

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Carolina Hurricanes' Tyson Jost (27) scuffles with New Jersey Devils' Stefan Noesen (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' William Carrier (28) gathers in the puck as New Jersey Devils' Dawson Mercer (91) pursues during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

New Jersey Devils' Nico Hischier (13) has his shot blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski (34) watches a shot by the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

New Jersey Devils players celebrate after a goal by teammate Paul Cotter during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

New Jersey Devils' Paul Cotter (47) slips the puck past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski, second from left, for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis (24) skates after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' Dmitry Orlov (7) is congratulated after his goal by teammate Sean Walker (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

The Carolina Hurricanes huddle during a timeout during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

U.S. stocks fell Monday as a strong year for the market looks set to end on a sour note.

The S&P 500 fell 0.6% in afternoon trading. Roughly 90% of stocks within the index lost ground. With just two days left in 2024, the benchmark index is still on track for its second straight yearly gain of more than 20%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 221 points, or 0.5%, as of 1:47 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%.

Big Tech companies were among the heaviest weights on the market, worsening the slump. Apple fell 0.9% and Microsoft fell 0.8%. Their pricey valuations tend to have an outsized impact on the broader market.

Boeing fell 1.7% after one of its jets skidded off a runway in South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 people aboard. South Korea is inspecting all 737-800 aircraft operated by airlines in the country.

The disaster was yet another blow for Boeing following a machinists strike, further safety problems with its troubled top-selling aircraft and a plunging stock price. Its shares have declined more than 30% this year.

Airlines that fly Boeing jets wavered in the wake of the crash. United Airlines fell 0.9% and Delta Air Lines slipped 0.3%.

Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.55% from 4.63% late Friday. The yield on the two-year Treasury fell to 4.26% from 4.33% late Friday.

Crude oil prices rose 0.7%. Energy stocks held up better than the rest of the market. The sector rose 0.4%, making it the only sector gaining ground within the S&P 500 index.

Natural gas prices jumped 14.7%. That helped support gains for natural gas producers. EQT Corp. rose 5.3%.

Indexes in Europe and Asia mostly fell.

Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer spending and a strong jobs market. Wall Street expects companies within the S&P 500 to report broad earnings growth of more than 9% for the year, according to FactSet. The final figures will be tallied following fourth-quarter reports that start in a few weeks.

Wall Street was encouraged by cooling inflation throughout the year that had brought the rate of inflation close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. That raised hopes that the central bank would deliver a steady stream of interest rate cuts, which would ease borrowing costs and fuel more economic growth.

The Fed cut interest rates three times in 2024, but has signaled a more cautious approach heading into 2025 amid stubborn inflation and worries about it reheating. The latest report on consumer prices showed that inflation edged slightly higher, to 2.7%, in November.

Worries about the potential for inflation reigniting have been further fueled by tariff threats from incoming President Donald Trump. Companies typically pass along the higher costs from tariffs on goods and raw materials to consumers.

Investors have very little corporate and economic news to review this week, which is shortened by the New Year holiday. Markets will be closed on Wednesday.

On Thursday, investors will get an updated snapshot of U.S. construction spending for the month of November. On Friday, Wall Street will receive an update on manufacturing for December.

FIL:E - The New York Stock Exchange is shown in New York's Financial District on Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

Participants perform a traditional hand clap at the end of a ceremony to conclude the year's trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Nikkei 225 index is seen on screen at the site of a ceremony to mark the last trading day of the year at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Visitors look at the end of a ceremony to conclude the year's trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Participants perform a traditional hand clap at the end of a ceremony to conclude the year's trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

A staff works on the last trading day of the year at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Nikkei 225 index is seen on screen as a TV camera crew films the site of a ceremony to mark the last trading day of the year at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Participants attend the end of a ceremony to conclude the year's trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Media wait for the ceremony to mark the last trading day of the year at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Hiromi Yamaji, CEO of Japan Exchange Group (JPX) delivers a speech at the end of a ceremony to conclude the year's trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

FIL:E - People photograph the New York Stock Exchange in New York's Financial District on Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

FILE - The New York Stock Exchange is shown behind the statue titled "Fearless Girl", Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)